The Government of India has reduced excise duty by ₹10 per litre on petrol and diesel with immediate effect following a sharp rise in global crude prices. The move, announced amid a surge from about $70 to $122 per barrel in March 2026, is aimed at supporting state-run oil companies while keeping retail fuel prices […]
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Wednesday after escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East though markets are likely not to come under sway. Here’s the impact visible so far and the possible future scenarios: Israeli Retaliation: Iran’s missile strike on Israel, involving 180 ballistic missiles, significantly raises the chances of an Israeli […]
The impact of breathing diesel exhaust fumes may be more severe for females than males, according to new research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Barcelona, Spain [1]. Researchers looked for changes in people’s blood brought about by exposure to diesel exhaust. In both females and males, they found […]